Sean Pratt
Sean Pratt, (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working professional actor in theatre, film, TV and voice-overs for 25 years. Hailing from Oklahoma City, Sean received his BFA in Acting from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. While living in New York City, he joined the resident acting company at The Pearl Theatre, an Off-Broadway classical repertory theatre. He has also performed in principal roles at numerous regional theatres around the country; among others, The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., Center Stage Theatre in Baltimore, MD and The Actor’s Shakespeare Company in Albany, NY.
Since moving to the Washington, D.C. area, he has worked on several major films including Gods and Generals, Tuck Everlasting and Iron Jawed Angels. Sean was the host of HGTV’s, Old Homes Restored, and has appeared in supporting roles on such television shows as Homicide, The District and America’s Most Wanted.
Sean has been narrating audio books for over 15 years and, at last count, has recorded over 600 books in just about every genre. Sean Pratt also records under the name Lloyd James.
After ten years of teaching master classes on the business of acting, Sean has recently founded his company, Sean Pratt Presents, which is dedicated to teaching, motivating and inspiring actors on a variety of topics related to The Business of the BIZ. He brings his classes to high schools, colleges, universities and other groups and associations around the country. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Bang Your Own Drum. Sean lives Frederick, Maryland with his wife, actress Shannon Parks, and their daughter and Olivia. For more information about Sean and his seminars go to, www.SeanPrattPresents.com. Disclaimer:Sean Pratt receives NO commission, payment or kickback for any of the products or services he mentions or writes about.
Watch Sean's free video tutorials on the Biz at: http://www.youtube.com/user/SeanAllenPratt#p/u/0/4CDDoo3YBAI
Latest Articles
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One Redhead per Show - An Important Audition Lesson
One good way to explain the casting process to actors is the concept of GOOD vs. USEFUL.
Feb 11, 2012
- Sean Pratt
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Working While You're Working – The Hunt for Your Next Acting Job
Just because you're acting in a play doesn't mean you can just kick back and enjoy yourself.
Sep 16, 2011
- Sean Pratt
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4 Hats in 1 Box – Thoughts on Home Studio, Audiobook Narration
The challenges that face an actor working from his own studio are multifaceted, interrelated and difficult to master.
Jul 25, 2011
- Sean Pratt
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At, To and Through - Observations on Non-Fiction Audio Narration
Through time and experience, there is an evolution in an audiobook narrator's technique and style in relation to how they use the microphone.
Jul 10, 2011
- Sean Pratt
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An Interview Tip for Actors – Don't Always Talk About Your Resume
During an interview you have an opportunity to show a new or interesting side of your personality, but most actors don't know where to begin or what to say.
Apr 22, 2011
- Sean Pratt
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Third Party Endorsement – You Can't Get a Good Agent Without One
It's not enough for you to say you're a great, professional actor; you need someone else to say it for you.
Oct 18, 2010
- Sean Pratt
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Your Film Acting Reel – Composition and Packaging
When putting your demo reel together, it's important to know how it will function and what the finished product will look like.
Oct 9, 2010
- Sean Pratt
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Your Film Acting Reel – Concept and Content
Before putting your acting reel together, it's important to understand what it is and what it's supposed to do.
Oct 3, 2010
- Sean Pratt
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Guidelines for Creating a Legible Acting Resume
There are five graphics design concepts to keep in mind in order to make the resume's text as clear as possible.
Sep 26, 2010
- Sean Pratt
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Form Follows Function – Why Your Actor Resume Isn't Working
The fundamental problem with most actor resumes is that they've been created to do the wrong thing.
Aug 22, 2010
- Sean Pratt
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